Special Recreation

The Zion Park District in association with the Lindenhurst Park District, Round Lake Park District and Waukegan Park District have formed the Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County. As an extension of the Park Districts, SRSNLC will provide a diverse range of year round recreational activities to enable the residents with disabilities, of the Zion community, as well as member communities, to experience active, healthy, and playful lifestyles.

Please contact Teresa Hayhurst at the Zion Park District office of the Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County at 847-746-5500 Ext. 2444, if you have questions, suggestions or would like to get involved as a participant or volunteer. The Zion Park District’s Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County office is located at the Zion Park District Shiloh Center, 2600 Emmaus Ave., Zion, IL 60099. The SRSNLC staff provides quality recreation programs and services.

Our programs are open to individuals with any disability.

The Zion Park District’s Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County office is located at the Zion Park District Shiloh Center, 2600 Emmaus Ave., Zion, IL 60099. The office phone number is (847) 746-5500 ext. 2444. The SRSNLC staff will provide quality recreation programs and services.

SRSNLC also participates in the Illinois Special Olympics program. We currently offer the following Special Olympics sports: Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball, Softball and Golf. Our program is dedicated to training and competition, but also teamwork, learning new skills and trying your best.

If you would like to be added to our brochure email list, please contact Teresa Hayhurst at 847-746-5500 x2444 or thayhurst@zionparkdistrict.org.

SRSLNC Meeting Notice Available Here

The Zion Park District continues to work closely with local, state and federal agencies to monitor the rapidly moving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. As always, the health and safety of our community and our staff is our top priority. All programming is subject to change based on recommendations from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development (DCEO). Thank you for your understanding! 

Face coverings must be worn at all times in Park District buildings.
Please wash your hands upon entering the buildings.
Social Distancing MUST be observed at all times.
No outside food allowed in buildings.

FIT FUN

Come get your exercise on at the Fitness Studio at the Leisure Center!  Please bring water to drink.  Water fountains are not available for use.

Location: Leisure Center, Lower level
Fees: Resident $5/Daily   Non Residents $8/Daily
Min/Max: 2/6

Wii BOWLING

STRIKE!!  Come knock down some pins with your pals at SRSNLC!  All players must be knowledgeable with the game to register for the program.   Please bring a drink.

*No Wii Bowling 5/27 & 7/15
Location: Shiloh Center, West Room
Fees: Resident $18 per session      Non Residents $27 per session
Min/Max: 2/6

ARTSY FARTSY

Art helps open & calm the mind.  Come and create a masterpiece to take home and decorate your space with.  Please bring a drink.

Location: Shiloh Center, East Room
Fees: Resident $20     Non Residents $30
Min/Max: 2/6

SUNSHINE & LUNCH

Join your friends for a relaxing picnic lunch! Lunch will be ordered from Jimmy John’s. Lunch includes 8” sandwich, chips, pickle spear, cookie & bottled water. A staff member will contact you 1-2 days prior to the program for your lunch order. In the mood for a movie? Sign up for Show Time that begins after Sunshine & Lunch!

Location: Shiloh Center, East Room
Fees: Resident $15/Daily Non-Resident $21/Daily
Min/Max: 2/6
 

SHOW TIME

Come enjoy a movie with your friends from SRSNLC!  Popcorn & bottled water will be provided.

Location: Shiloh Center, East Room
Fees: Resident $7/Daily Non-Resident $11/Daily
Min/Max: 2/6
 

HAPPY HOUR &1/2

Join us for Happy Hour & ½!  Talk with friends, play games, go on walks & more.  Please bring a drink.

Location: Shiloh Center, East Room
Fees: Resident $5 Daily    Non Residents $8 Daily
Min/Max: 2/6

SPARKLE DAY CAMP

Come meet new friends at Sparkle Day Camp! The caring staff will provide great opportunities for fun and adventure. Join us for one or more weeks of camp. Individuals will be required to follow social distancing guidelines & wear a face covering while at camp. Individuals will need to be independent with personal care and be able to follow verbal instructions. All individuals will be evaluated by SRSNLC once registration is received. Camp packets are available at the Leisure Center registration desk.

Location: Shiloh Center
Min/Max: 5/5
Fees: Resident $120/week Non-Resident $180

FALL-GETAWAY—ST. GERMAIN, WI. – PART 2

Let’s head back to the peace & tranquility of St. Germain, WI. We will visit all of the places we did not make it to in the last trip! We will be staying at Jackson’s Resort in St. Germain. This resort has been family run since 1921 & is the original vacation spot on Little St. Germain Lake. Jackson’s Resort sits on 100 wooded acres with one of the most beautiful lake views. Wake up & fall asleep to the relaxing song of the loons. Some of the great attractions we may be visiting are Wildlife Center Park & Nature Center, The Rhinelander Logging Museum, Rhinelander Brewery, Rhinelander historical tour, Three Lakes Museum, Northwoods Petroleum Museum, Fraboni Chainsaw Art, & William J. Poupart, Sr. Fish Hatchery. Weather permitting, we will take a relaxing pontoon boat ride around Little St. Germain Lake & take a hike around the Jackson property. Letters will be mailed approximately 3 weeks prior to trip with specific details of the trip & forms. Please review the Overnight Trip Policy for eligibility requirements.

Final Payment Due: Sept. 3, 2021
Cancellation Deadline: Aug. 6, 2021
Location: St. Germain, WI. Min/Max: 4/5
Fees: Resident $500 (non-refundable deposit $150)
 

To see More SRSNLC programming options please visit:

Lindenhurst Park District: www.lindenhurstparks.org
Round Lake Area Park District: www.rlapd.org
Waukegan Park District: www.waukeganparks.org